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Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X processor sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 27,578 is exactly matched by the Intel Core i5-12600K, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails by just 0.2% at 27,535, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads by 0.2% at 27,636. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% behind at 27,507. For this game, any of these CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame pacing, meaning the choice between them comes down to platform preferences rather than observable performance differences in Minimum.

The Intel Arc B390 GPU, however, occupies a much lower performance tier. Its sole recorded benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, scores 1,482. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1,463, a 1.3% gap. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1,460 (1.5% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446 (2.5% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443 (2.7% behind). These are all legacy entry-level graphics solutions, so the Arc B390's performance class is firmly at the bottom of the discrete GPU hierarchy, despite its modern architecture. The CPU is vastly more capable than the GPU in this pairing, which becomes evident in the frame rate results across resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest recorded average is 33 FPS at Low settings, followed by 25 FPS at Medium, 21 FPS at High, and 16 FPS at Ultra. The verdict data confirms no playable settings exist at 4K, so the best course is to lower the resolution entirely.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only playable option, delivering an average of 61 FPS. Medium drops to 47 FPS, High to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. The best settings at this resolution are Low, with exactly 61 FPS average. This barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, so any additional in-game load or driver overhead could push it below playable.

At 1920x1080, three presets are playable: Low at 95 FPS, Medium at 72 FPS, and High at 61 FPS. The best settings at 1080p are High, which provides 61 FPS average. Ultra falls short at 46 FPS. The High preset is the most demanding playable option, giving a smooth experience while using higher visual quality than Low or Medium.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck in this pairing. The CPU ranks in the 79th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 9th percentile. This massive disparity means the Arc B390 is the limiting factor at every resolution and preset.

Evidence from the frame rate scaling confirms this. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 95 FPS average, but High settings drop to 61 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low yields 61 FPS, and High falls to 39 FPS. The gap between Low and High at 1080p is 34 FPS, while at 1440p it is 22 FPS. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario: raising resolution and settings increases the pixel and shading workload, which the weak GPU cannot sustain.

The CPU's role is more visible at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the 95 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed frames at a higher rate than the GPU can render when visual demands are minimal. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU workload grows, and frame rates collapse proportionally. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 33 FPS, and Ultra drops to 16 FPS, a clear sign that the GPU is overwhelmed regardless of the CPU's ample headroom.

The measured FPS data for Medium settings includes min and max values, which further illustrate the GPU constraint. At 1080p Medium, the range is 62 to 83 FPS, a 21 FPS swing. At 1440p Medium, the range is 40 to 54 FPS, a 14 FPS swing. At 4K Medium, the range is 21 to 29 FPS, an 8 FPS swing. The tighter ranges at higher resolutions indicate the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving little variance, while at 1080p there is more fluctuation as the GPU occasionally catches up to lighter frames.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the High preset runs at 61 FPS average, Medium at 72 FPS, and Low at 95 FPS. Ultra does not reach 60 FPS at 46 FPS average.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 2560x1440, with an average of 61 FPS. Medium (47 FPS), High (39 FPS), and Ultra (30 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average is 33 FPS on Low settings. Medium scores 25 FPS, High 21 FPS, and Ultra 16 FPS. No preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It leads the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX by 1.3%, the GeForce 800M by 1.5%, the GeForce GT 625 OEM by 2.5%, and the GeForce GT 710 by 2.7%.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X scores 27,578 average. It matches the Intel Core i5-12600K exactly, leads the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 by 0.2%, trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X by 0.2%, and leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H by 0.3%.

Q: What is the best overall setting for this combo at 1080p?

A: High at 1080p offers the best balance, delivering 61 FPS average. It is the most demanding preset that stays playable, while Medium (72 FPS) and Low (95 FPS) are also playable but with reduced visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 16 FPS. High averages 21 FPS. Medium averages 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 29. Low averages 33 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 30 FPS. High averages 39 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 54. Low averages 61 FPS, which is the only playable result at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 46 FPS. High averages 61 FPS. Medium averages 72 FPS, with a minimum of 62 and a maximum of 83. Low averages 95 FPS. The High, Medium, and Low presets all meet the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra does not.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces frame rates by roughly 40-50% at the same settings. For example, Low at 1080p is 95 FPS, at 1440p it is 61 FPS (a 36% drop), and at 4K it is 33 FPS (a 65% drop from 1080p). Medium at 1080p is 72 FPS, at 1440p it is 47 FPS (35% lower), and at 4K it is 25 FPS (65% lower). This proportional scaling is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, where the render resolution dominates performance.

The min and max values for Medium settings provide additional context. At 1080p, the 62-83 FPS range shows occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average of 72 FPS keeps it comfortably playable. At 1440p, the 40-54 FPS range stays below 60 FPS entirely, confirming the Medium preset is not playable there. At 4K, the 21-29 FPS range is consistently low, with no chance of hitting playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3,299 out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum. That places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations, a result driven almost entirely by the GPU's weak performance. The CPU's strong standing, 79th percentile among all processors, does not compensate for a GPU that sits in the 9th percentile.

The rank of 3,299 means roughly 413 other combos perform worse in this game, while 3,298 perform better. Given that the playable threshold is 60 FPS, this combo barely achieves playability at 1080p on High settings and only at 1440p on Low settings. The 4K resolution is entirely unplayable.

The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is heavily imbalanced. The Ryzen 7 5700X provides ample multi-threaded capability, scoring 13,184 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,329 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, but the Arc B390's single 3DMark score of 1,482 places it in the same performance class as GPUs that are over a decade old. The frame rate data across all resolutions and presets confirms that the GPU is the sole limiter, and upgrading the GPU would yield substantial gains, while the CPU would have no trouble keeping pace with a much faster graphics card.